Nutmeg Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crisp, refreshing, and impossibly easy to throw together, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Jicama has a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully to bold flavors, and here it gets tossed in bright lime juice, zesty lime zest, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger that makes every bite feel lively and interesting. The spice blend is completely transparent — no blends, no mystery seasonings, just individual ingredients you can see and trust, which makes this a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone avoiding certain spices. Peeling and cutting the jicama takes a little patience, but once that's done, the whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a good toss. A scatter of fresh cilantro at the end adds a pop of color and herbal brightness that takes it from simple to stunning. Serve it as a snack, a side, or a party platter centerpiece — it's the kind of dish that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first stick.
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4 servings
- 1 medium jicama (about 1.5 lb), peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the tough brown skin from the jicama, then cut away any remaining fibrous layer just beneath the skin until the flesh is fully white and smooth.
- 2
Cut the jicama into 1/2-inch-thick slabs, then cut each slab into sticks roughly 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide — similar in shape to thick-cut french fries.
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